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Originally Posted by draken

I figured the 150 miles were exaggerated, but didn't know if it would work okay for the 30 or so miles I need. Guess I'll avoid it. Using the existing mount, it would be pointed towards the North, North West, not into the roof. My back yard is a huge hill though, so it wouldn't have LOS.

Only plan on having it run to the TV tuner card in the HTPC. If it goes well, and I need to see/record more than one channel, I may add a SiliconDust network tuner in the future. I'd use the existing RG6 that is used for the satellite. It enters the attic under the eaves, go down a wiring pipe into the basement (two story plus basement) to my multiswitch (satellite) which will be pulled out. Run then goes halfway across the house then up one level to the main level in the living room.

Someone (not here) recommended the Winegard HD 7698p, tripod mount on roof ridge, CM7777 pre amp, and rotator. Seemed to me to be a bit overkill, but not knowing much about this, I came here for some help. No way am I putting up a 168" antenna like the Winegard.

Would I need a pre amp with the HUB-33?

Thank you!

Okay so if a antenna has a range of "150 miles," what does that really mean? Does a 150 mean 75-100 miles in reality?